10 Free NYC Events on National Trails Day June 6, 2026
By Natural Areas Conservancy on May 29, 2026
Hit the trails on National Trails Day! With the beautiful summer weather finally arriving, there’s no better time to grab your hiking boots and explore NYC natural areas across the five boroughs. Below, find ten events from environmental organizations, NYC Parks, and the Natural Areas Conservancy happening on National Trails Day, June 6.
Mycology and Forestry Guided Walk, Natural Areas Conservancy & New York Mycological Society
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Forest Park, Queens | RSVP
Highbridge Park Guided Walk, Natural Areas Conservancy
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Highbridge Park, Manhattan | RSVP
National Trails Day Hike, NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Marine Park, Brooklyn | RSVP
National Trails Day: Hike and Trail Maintenance | NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers & Natural Areas Conservancy
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Pelham Bay Park, Bronx | RSVP
National Trails Day Hike, NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Idlewild Park, Queens | RSVP
National Trails Day Hike, NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
1 9.m. to 2 p.m. | Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan | RSVP
Trail Improvement Day | Greenbelt Conservancy
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island | RSVP
Birding at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, National Parks of New York Harbor & Gateway National Recreation Area
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Jamaica Bay Visitor Center, Queens | RSVP
Governor’s Island Bird Tour| NYC Bird Alliance
2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. |Governor’s Island, Manhattan | RSVP
Prospect Park Nature Exploration (Kid Friendly!)| Prospect Park Alliance
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Prospect Park, Brooklyn | RSVP
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